CONRAD
Roadside inspection site in Montana • 68 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
CONRAD is a roadside inspection location in Montana where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 68 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Aug 25, 2023.
A total of 58 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.3. The out-of-service rate is 1.5%, meaning a moderate number of inspected vehicles or drivers are placed out of service for safety deficiencies.
Inspections follow CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) North American Standard procedures and may include weight checks, credential verification, mechanical inspection, hours-of-service compliance review, and hazardous materials documentation checks. Vehicles or drivers that fail critical safety criteria are placed out of service until deficiencies are corrected.
The most frequently cited violation at this site is Slack adjuster defective (Vehicle Maintenance) with 7 citations, followed by Steering system components worn (5 citations). A total of 9 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
68 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
9 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 5 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XPO LOGISTICS FREIGHT INC | 241829 | MI | 3 |
| 2 | RIVERVIEW TRUCK LINES INC | 596036 | MT | 3 |
| 3 | GRIFFIN LOGISTICS LTD | 2110909 | AB | 3 |
| 4 | TRANSWORLD XPRESS INC | 2526047 | BC | 2 |
| 5 | 10020362 MANITOBA LTD | 3184983 | MB | 2 |
| 6 | BISON TRANSPORT INC | 245330 | MB | 2 |
| 7 | FEDEX FREIGHT INC | 239039 | AR | 2 |
| 8 | RIG LOGISTICS INC | 1704436 | AB | 1 |
| 9 | JAGGED EDGE ENTERPRISES LTD | 2191458 | BC | 1 |
| 10 | CAVEMAN TRANSPORT LTD | 551442 | AB | 1 |
| 11 | OTAMAN TRANS GROUP INC | 2576161 | IL | 1 |
| 12 | BULLS TRANSPORT CANADA LTD | 2865364 | AB | 1 |
| 13 | HELENA AGRI-ENTERPRISES LLC | 86873 | TN | 1 |
| 14 | RAJ CARGO TRANSPORT INC | 3430928 | AB | 1 |
| 15 | HIGHLINE ENTERPRISES LLC | 1042065 | MT | 1 |
| 16 | WALTER J POWELL | 804353 | MT | 1 |
| 17 | GREAT FALLS SAND AND GRAVEL INC | 2122509 | MT | 1 |
| 18 | NORTHERN CASTLE TRUCKING LTD | 3437952 | AB | 1 |
| 19 | AMANAT TRANSPORT LTD | 2895664 | AB | 1 |
| 20 | OCEAN BLUE TRUCKING LTD | 1882616 | BC | 1 |
Recent Inspections
68 inspections at this site (page 1 of 3)